Wedding Trends

Wedding Cakes

This is one area that allows the couple to be as creative as they want! No longer are couples opting for the traditional wedding cake; instead, they are implementing unique creations that include metallic, painted, ruffled and “naked” cakes. Metallic cakes with an art-deco look are especially popular, including geometric shapes that give it a modern feel. Ruffled cakes offer a more elegant look. Naked cakes, which do not have frosting on the sides, expose the cake and filling. And whether it is subtle decorations or solid colored layers, painted wedding cakes are a popular trend for many couples. Be creative and have fun! It’s your special day!

Lighting

Both functional and decorative, lighting can literally transform your venue for either your wedding or reception into a magical place providing a romantic feel to your already special day. If you are in an outdoor and open area, it can feel large and vast. Lighting can be used to not only define your specific space but can also make it feel more intimate. Luminaries are a great and inexpensive way to help light up an outdoor path. Do you have an outdoor tent? String lighting from above to provide an elegant atmosphere.

Greenery

If you want to be a little less traditional in not only your wedding décor, but also your floral arrangements, try “going green.” Using greenery is a great way to tie all of your decorations together – from tabletop centerpieces to a trellis to arrangements placed at the altar and even as cake decorations. You can either combine the leaves of things such as mint, rosemary and ferns with larger and bolder plant leaves or intersperse them with floral arrangements. Any way you utilize the greenery, it is bound to bring a beautiful and lush look to the venue at an affordable price!

Wine Barrels

Whether it is as a planter or a stand for your wedding cake, using wine barrels in both a functional and decorative way is a wonderful way to add a rustic yet elegant look to your venue. Many utilize a single barrel as a base for a table for those who are mingling, drinking cocktails and enjoying appetizers. Cut one in half, and you have a perfect side table. Others have even used a wine barrel for a guest book, allowing their guests to write their names on it providing the couple with a keepsake they can cherish forever. The possibilities are endless!

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